My research process takes me to a number of places, both online and in the real world. I often visit libraries, government offices, museums and other resources. Below are the types of records I explore most frequently, but I also often pursue research in other locations that are pertinent to a particular project.
| Vital Records | Vital Records Birth, death, and marriage certificates |
| Immigration Records | Passenger lists, naturalization records, and immigration manifests |
| Property & Address History | Land deeds, property records, and city directories offer insights into where your ancestors lived and their property transactions |
| Military History | Service records, draft registrations, and pension files |
| Civil Records | Court records, census data, voter registration, wills, probate files, and estate records |
| Criminal Records | Court documents, arrest records, and dockets |
| Newspapers & Periodicals | Wealth of information including obituaries, marriage announcements, and community news |
| Businesses | Business directories, incorporation records and trade publications entrepreneurial endeavors and professional affiliations |
| Divorce Records | Divorce dockets, filings and court journals |
| Church Records | Baptism, marriage, and burial records |
| Cemeteries | Grave markers, burial records, and plots |
